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When Lucy awoke for the second time she quickly noticed two things. One: there was bright sunlight streaming in through the windows. Two, being the most important she was wrapped in Caspian's arms. His chin

was resting on top of her head, which was tucked against his very warm chest. She laying half on top of him. Their legs tangled together with her dress which had ridden up to thigh level. Caspian had one hand on

her hip and the other was rubbing soothing circles on her back. Lucy was in heaven. After five years of absolute hell this was too much. She tried valiantly to hold back her sobs but to no avail. She turned her face

into Caspian's chest and let go. Caspian's arms instantly grew tighter around her.

"It's alright love, I've got you." Caspian whispered, pressing a kiss to her head.

Lucy poured out every feeling of sadness, hopelessness and heartbreak that she had been carrying since she had left Narnia. Caspian held her tightly and continued rubbing circles on her back easing the pain caused

by all her crying. Lucy was able to pull herself together soon than she thought. If not for Caspian holding her, Lucy would have carried on for far longer. Her sobs turned into hiccups and she was able to sit up slightly.

She whipped her eyes and met Caspian's slightly concerned brown eyes that were studying her face.

"I love you," Lucy sighed. The words slipped from her mouth as easy as breathing. Loving Caspian now felt like the most natural thing in the world. It seemed to Lucy that there had never been a time in which she

wasn't in love with the handsome king.

"I love you Lucy."

Caspian sat up against the head board and pulled Lucy with him. Her back pressed against his chest and his arms firmly around Lucy's waist. The two stayed entwined in silence as the sun cut a path across the floor.

"I am truly sorry I left Caspian." Lucy whispered starring decidedly at the patterns the sunlight made upon the carpet. "If I had known how I felt about you then I would have begged Aslan to let me remain."

Caspian tightened his hold on her. "You are here now Lucy. I will not let you leave again for anything."

Lucy turned in his arms too look up at him. She was struck by how handsome Caspian truly was. Lucy felt the wind knocked out of her by the look of love shining in his eyes. She leaned in to press her lips to his when

of course her stomach chose that as a perfect time to growl, loudly. Her eyes instantly flicked to Caspian's as her face turned red. Caspian first snorted, then giggled before finally bursting into full blown laughter.

Lucy crossed her arms in a huff and attempted to look annoyed but Caspian's boyish laughter was too much to resist. She had missed the sound of his laughter, hell there wasn't a thing about Caspian she hadn't

missed. As Lucy was distracted by her laughter, Caspian changed their position. Lucy gasped as she felt the mattress come up to meet her back as Caspian hovered over her. Lucy's eyes fluttered shut as Caspian

began to lean for a kiss. When Caspian's lips met hers it was unlike any other kiss they had shared before. It was like liquid fire. Lucy's bones were aflame and there was nothing to put out the blaze not that she

would have wanted to. Caspian's arms came up around her back pulling her closer. His soft lips powerful against hers. When his tongue gently asked for entrance Lucy whimpered and complied willingly. Her hands

wound themselves into Caspian's hair, she pulled lightly to bring him closer and he moaned into her mouth. When breathing became an issue Caspian wrenched his lips from hers only to move them to the crux were

Lucy's neck met her shoulder.

"Caspian," Lucy whispered breathlessly.

His rough bread tickling her neck. Caspian returned to kissing her lips. One of his arms had moved from underneath. She felt his hand works its way onto to her hip before it moved across her ribs before cupping her

breast through her dress. Lucy's back arched and she moaned into the kiss. Of course someone had to start knocking on the door. Caspian was able to roll them quickly out of the kiss and into a less compromising

position with Lucy head resting on his shoulder, her burning blush hidden from the door. Lilliandil opened the door slowly while knocking.

"Good morning your majesties." She spoke as though she hadn't noticed Lucy's dress half way up her thighs, or the slightly ragged breathing. "Lucy there is a bath drawn for you. Breakfast is downstairs."

Lucy rolled in Caspian arm that was around her shoulder. "Thank you Lilliandil. I'll be one minute."

"Of course Lucy. Your Highness, Captain Drinian wants a word." Lilliandil told Caspian and softy shut the door once more.

"You should take your bath. There should be a fair tide by the afternoon." Caspian spoke reluctantly pulling away from Lucy.

"Alright. I'll meet you for breakfast then?" Lucy asked climbing out of bed.

Caspian walked over and pulled her towards him for a hug. "Yes."

He spun her towards the door with a swift and soft slap to her but.

"Hey!" Lucy cried with a giggle.

With a quick kiss they separated. Lucy made her way to her bath. The bath room was pure white. Large squared white tiled floors and walls. The ceiling was a different story. It was painted a bright summertime blue

with big fluffy clouds. There was a claw foot tub in the middle of the room filled to the brim with lightly pinked bubbles. There was a beautiful white wood vanity with a sink sunk into the middle. On the right side of

the sink was a massive collection of apothecary jars filled with soaps and bath salts in nearly every scent imaginable. To the left of the sink was a folded blue towel and face cloth. Next to that was a pile of cloths for

Lucy. She stripped quickly out of her dress, leaving it on the floor. She piled her hair up into a mess bun and slipped into the warm bath water. She sighed softly and leaned her head back against the lip of the tub

and relaxed. She fully enjoyed her soak knowing full well she would most likely go without a truly proper bath until they reach Cair Paravel. When Lucy began to wrinkle she figured it was a good idea to get out. She

toweled off with the most plush towel she had ever used. She wrapped it around her body and took stock of the cloths that had been supplied. It was a tunic and a pair of pants much like she worn on the Dawn

Treader before. She pulled on the pants which were well tailored and fitted. The shirt was slightly less billowy than last time, five years of time had also given her more to fill the shirt with. She pulled on the same belt

she had worn before and a pair of leather boots. She left her hair as it was. The mess atop her head looking rather becoming with the few strands that had come lose around her face and the nap of her neck. She

took in her appearance. Lucy was very pleased, with a smile to her own reflection she bounded from the room to find breakfast and more importantly Caspian. She found the dining hall where Coriakin, Caspian,

Lilliandil and Captain Drinian were seated each with a plate of food. When she entered the men, gentlemen indeed they were began to stand.

"Please, stay seated," Lucy said waving them off.

Caspian stood any way and pulled out the chair to his right. Coriakin sat at the head of the table with Caspian to his right and Drinian to his left. Lilliandil was seated next to the Captain. She smiled in greeting

towards Lucy.

"We shall be setting sail within the hour Your Majesties." Drinian spoke before standing. "I need return to the ship."

"Very well Captain." Caspian said with a smile. "We will join you soon."

Drinian left with a bow. Lucy piled her plate with eggs, bacon and fruit. She tucked in heartily but lady like. Caspian chuckled.

"What?" Lucy asked with a slightly full mouth.

"Nothing love, nothing at all." Caspian chortled and returned to his own plate.

They finished breakfast and walked towards the beach with Coriakin.

"I am glad to have seen you again Coriakin," Lucy spoke and gave the Magician a hug.

"As I am your majesty." He returned the hug with a friendly squeeze.

"If you ever need anything at all, never hesitate to ask," Caspian said clapping Coriakin on the back.

"It was good to meet you Coriakin," Lilliandil said with a small curtsy.

"Thank you all and may your journey home be a safe one," Coriakin said with a smile and a wave. He turned and walked back to the mansion.

The three made their way to the long boats and returned to the Dawn Treader. As soon as Lucy's feet hit the familiar deck of the ship she gave an excited squeal and jumped around laughing like a mad woman. She

turned on the balls of her feet to take in every inch of the ship as quickly as possible. She lost her balance only to be caught in Caspian's arms. She looked up at him. The sun was shining behind him creating a halo

around his head. Lucy was caught breathless. It was feeling that happened every time she looked at Caspian and she knew it would always be that way. He leaned in with his strong arms supporting her back and

kissed her. If Lucy wasn't already half swooned she certainly would have been with the tenderness of her king's kiss. Soon he hoisted Lucy back to her feet. It was now that Lucy noticed the bustle around them to

prepare the ship to weigh anchor. She blushed knowing they had made a bit of a scene.

"Go show Lilliandil my cabin, I had a cot brought in. If you don't mind bunking together?" Caspian asked the two girls.

"That's fine with me," Lucy said smiling at Lilliandil who nodded back at her. "Alright then. I'll be back."

Lucy took Lilliandil's hand and lead her to the cabin. When Caspian had said 'cot' Lucy had imagined some uncomfortable, hard as a rock, really roughing it cot. It was however a rather large hammock lined with a

goose down blanket, tons of pillows and the book Lucy had been reading before she had left. Her dagger and cordial exactly where she had left. Lucy flopped into the hammock and sighed continently.

"I suppose I'll take the bed then," Lilliandil said with a laugh.

Lucy laughed with her. "This is nice. I'm glad to have a girl on the voyage with me."

"Agreed. I am glad to have a friend in you Lucy. Should we help prepare the ship to leave?" Lilliandil asked.

"I do believe we should." Lucy pulled herself out the hammock and she and Lilliandil locked arms and returned to the deck.

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